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Nuni Omot #5 of South Sudan drives to the basket during the USA V South Sudan, USA basketball showcase in preparation for the Paris Olympic Games at The O2 Arena on July 20, 2024, in London, England.

Nuni Omot #5 of South Sudan drives to the basket during the USA V South Sudan, USA basketball showcase in preparation for the Paris Olympic Games at The O2 Arena on July 20, 2024, in London, England.

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images.

South Sudan’s Basketball Team Made History Getting to the Olympics, but They’re Far From Satisfied

The Bright Stars of South Sudan qualified for the Olympics as the Best African team at last year’s World Cup, a historic achievement they are looking to build on in Paris.